SOUND DEVICES PIX 970

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The Sound Devices 970: 64-Track Dante And MADI Audio Recorder is a 2RU half-rack rack-mountable multi-track audio recorder designed for mission critical applications that require high track counts with metadata support and network connectivity through the Dante and MADI protocols. This is useful for recording engineers using sound carts or for installed applications such as at broadcast news network.

For I/O the recorder features eight analog input channels via D-SUB connector, eight channels of professional AES digital inputs via D-SUB, MADI IN and OUT, and DANTE IN and OUT. It also features a headphone input with volume control on the front panel. The unit can record up to 64 mono or polyphonic .WAV tracks at 24-bit 48 kHz resolution from any of its 144 available inputs. It can also record a maximum of 32 channels at a maximum resolution of 24-bit at 96 kHz and can convert between any of the available recording formats internally.

For storage, the unit can record to up to four drives (two internal behind the display and two over rear eSATA connections) in either serial mode one after the other or to multiple drives simultaneously for redundant backups.

In the event of power loss, the unit will instantaneously switch over to its internal battery to save and close all files to ensure against data loss. It features a built-in Ambient Timecode generator which can act as a master clock. Alternatively it can be clocked to external devices with full support for common production modes and time code rates. Each input features an SRC to streamline and simplify the connection to multiple digital inputs.

The recorder can be controlled via the front panel LCD-based user interface or over an Ethernet network connected to a browser-capable computer or tablet.

FEATURES:
DANTE
Records up to 64 channels of monophonic or polyphonic 24-bit 48 kHz wave files of Ethernet-based DANTE format from any of 144 available input connections

MADI
Records up to 64 channels of monophonic or polyphonic 24-bit 48 kHz wave files of optical or coaxial MADI from any of 144 available input connections

96 kHz Recording
Supports up to 32 tracks of simultaneous recording at 96 kHz sample rate

Simultaneous Multi-Drive Recording
Records to any of four attached drives through two front-panel drive bays and two rear-panel e-SATA connections in either simultaneous backup or sequential modes

Perfect Sync
Utilizes built-in Ambient Timecode generator to operate as either master clock or synced to external clock with full support for external word clock, video MADI, or AES with SRC available at each input

PowerSafe
Provides a constant 10-second power reserve to ensure that files are saved and that the recorder is properly shut down in the event of power loss

Dual Power Supplies
Enables redundant powering of the recorder from 10 to 27 VDC through 4-pin XLR connectors

Network Connectivity
Enables browser control from compatible computers and tablets including transport and setup menus on PIXNET networks with support for one or multiple recorders that can be controlled simultaneously

User Interface
Enables rapid control over the audio recorder with key controls being only a knob or switch away and with extended features that are accessible through the LCD display

Specifications

Analog Audio
Inputs (Analog):
8x balanced line level inputs on DB-25
Channels 1 and 2 include XLR connectors
Outputs (Analog):
8x balanced line level inputs on DB-25
Channels 1 and 2 include XLR connectors
Frequency Response: 10 to 40,000 Hz ±0.5 dB at 1 kHz, -3 dB at 65 kHz (96k SR)
THD + Noise: 0.004% max (1 kHz, 22 to 22,000 Hz)
Topology: Fully electronically balanced, line-level, RF, ESD, short, and overload protected; pin 2hot, pin-3 cold
Output Clipping Level: +18 dBu
Input Clipping Level: Line: +26 dBu
Headphone: front panel 1/4″ with gain control
Input Impedance: 10k

Digital Audio
Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz, 47.952 kHz, 47.952 kF, 48.048 kHz, 48 kHz, 48.048 kF, 96k (32 tracks)
Accepts: 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz sample rates with SRC at input
Bit Depth: 16 and 24 bit
AES/EBU Eight channels in and out via DB-25 at 110 ohm, 2 V p-p
Network / Protocol: Dante: 64 channels at 48 kHz input and output
File Formats: .wav, monophonic or polyphonic
Accuracy: ± 0.2 ppm (0.5 frames per 24 hours)
Sync Output: Wordclock (square wave, 48 kHz sampling rate, 3.3 vp-p, 75 ?)
Sync Input: Analog bi, tri level sync / genlock
Wordclock (square wave, 48 kHz sampling rate, 3.3 vp-p, 75 ?)
Timecode:
Modes: OFF, REc Run, Free Run, 24h Run
External Frame Rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 ND, 30 DF, 30 ND
Accuracy: Ambient generator, 0.5 frame in 24 hr
Time Code Input: 20 k ohm impedance, 0.3 V to 3.0 V p-p (-17 dBu to +3 dBu)
Time Code Ouptut: 1 k ohm impedance, 3.0 V p-p (+12 dBu)

Control
Control: RS422 machine control
Ethernet Web-based control of setup menu and transport, auto assignment or IP address or manual fixed IP address
GPIO on 3 pins, Phoenix connector
Keyboard
Front-panel USB host, keyboards without hubs acceptable

Power
Power Supply: Dual DC 4-pin XLR (pin 1 = ground, pin 4 = +), from 10 to 27 VDC at 30 W
Circuit: Powersafe circuitry with 10 second power reserve with power removed

Operating Temperature: 14 to 104F (-10 to 40C)

SIZE:
3.3 x 8.6 x 10.3″
8.4 x 21.8 x 26.2 cm

WEIGHT:
7.5 lb (3.4 kg)